BFFs getting ready for bed (there is also an adorable bath picture that will be used for blackmail in the future!) 

What? What?

Eating Cheerios at Grandmas!

Yum! 

A weekend with nothing really to do! We got to hang out with Tom and Kate (and EC's BFF) on Friday. Had a relaxing Target and Library trip with Nana on Saturday, then hung out with Grandma on Sunday. EC loves eating cheerios out of measuring cups...very odd little girl. But we love her. Like a lot! 

Climbing the BIG ladder with Daddy! (no fear!)

Little Ladder!

This one taste good guys! 

Family Picture! 

Yummy! 

First Apple picked! 

Library!

Happy Fall! So excited for the fall weather and fall activities! We had the best weekend. Saturday was kind of rainy, and Chris had a ton of school work to do, so EC and I headed off to the Library to play. Grandma met us there. North Olmsted Library is great! There are a TON of activities to do. EC didn't want to leave after being there for almost 2 hours! We then went and got an ice cream cone at McDonald's (this is the only thing we'll let her eat there...and even this I'm a little skeptical of...). Sunday we went apple picking with Grandma, Nana and the Grodek's and had a ton of fun! We got over 10 pounds of apples (and only spent $10!). EC had a blast running through the orchards and picking her own apples. Sadly, she did get stung by a bee (poor thing had never screamed so loud!) but she was a real trooper and even aside from the swelling she still had a fun time afterwards. Great weekend, great family time, happy, happy, happy! Now just have to get through the next 5 workdays so we can do it all again... 

Pumpkin bagel and cream cheese, don't mind if I do!

Yum! 

Enjoying the park! 

Who needs toys? 

Ok, I know I've said it already, but I LOVE this age. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! We kicked off Saturday morning with bagels and headed off to the park. It was a perfect crisp, cool morning. Perfect weather for playing. This is the first time we went to the park that I was not a nervous wreck since Emma Clare is starting to understand that she can't just run up to the edge of something and jump off! Although she did go on the "big" playground and decided to go head first down the slide. Good thing I was at the bottom! She smiled at me and said "gain! gain!" Emma Clare spent Saturday night at Nana's and we went downtown for date night (this is one of the best parts of moving back home-people beg to babysit Emma Clare!) Sunday was just a chill day of hanging out at Nana's and letting Lou run around the yard.

Do you like the pictures of EC in the box? That was from a few weeks ago-but the box is one of her new favorite toys. So Christmas is going to be easy....

Go Browns?

Go Browns! (even though you're awful...)

Girls' Night Out!

Low key, easy breezy weekend. Saturday I scrubbed the house (what joy!) and had girls' night out with friends Kate and Shannon. It was nice to have some time away (although I always miss my baby girl!) and just be able to relax and enjoy good food, good conversation and good drinks! Sunday Chris and Tom went tailgating and to the Brown's game. Chris texted me to make sure EC wore her jersey-he thought it would bring them good luck. Guess he was wrong! My mom and I took EC out to lunch and to Art Fest at Coe Lake. Lots of fun! I finished off my day with a 2 hour nap with EC, glorious! Great weekend!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Beautiful Rainbow!

Swinging at Nana's!

Too Cool!



Is anyone else still trying to get in their groove this week? I feel like I'm just playing catch up! The day off really threw me for a loop (but a good one!) So we had a fun filled weekend-for which I don't have many pictures! We started off our Saturday with a visit from Betsi and Kevin as they drove through on their way to a wedding (throw back to Ashland!). So fun to catch up a bit! Then had a cookout with my side of the family. Emma Clare was the hit of the party (obviously) and enjoyed some serious sprinkler time! Sunday we were off to Nana's to celebrate Grandma's birthday (Happy 62!) and enjoyed great food and family. Monday our friends from Columbus (Mindy, Dereck and Stella) came up to visit. Life with two toddlers-fun but exhausting! They had fun at the park, spashpad and ended the day with ice cream and pizza. What a great weekend!